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Election 2016

Niall Collins

Party

Fianna Fáil

Constituency

Limerick County

Occupation

TD

Age

42

ELECTED

Biography

Elected first as a Limerick county councillor in 2004, he was elected to the Dáil in 2007 and has been a TD since. The current Fianna Fáil spokesperson for justice and equality, he is a member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee.

Question Time

Q.

Why should someone vote for you (in 140 characters or fewer)?

I care about our country and our communities. Vote for me because I\'m passionate about driving change and improving every community.

Q.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

Fairness is top priority, achievable by balanced regional development, equal job opportunity and recognising people\'s ability to pay.

Q.

What one thing would you like to do in your first 100 days of the new Dáil if you are elected?

Political reform so government is answerable to Dáil Éireann and by extension the people of Ireland, thus ending unaccountable government.

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